
Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Broad Cove over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The opening stretch is a bit of a letdown, with Thursday and Friday offering nothing but poor, messy conditions. Thursday morning has a weak 2.6ft south swell with a cross wind, and the wave energy is a weak 274, so not worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of hope comes Friday morning. It’s still a small 4.6ft south swell, but the wind goes totally glassy, which is a massive win for clean surfaces. The combined energy is a moderate 379, and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so the waves will have some shape. That’s your best bet for the first few days.
Saturday morning holds up decently too. The swell drops a touch to 3.9ft from the south, but we get a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate at 242. It’s a nice little window for an intermediate surfer.
Then we hit a long, dry patch. From Sunday morning all the way through to the following Monday, it’s mostly poor or barely surfable. The swell drops to under 3ft, periods get short, and the wind is messy. The combined energy is often in the double digits, like 54 or 90, which is weak. This is a real gap of about a week with nothing worth getting excited about.
Now, about a week and a half out, we start to see some promise again. On Monday, the 10th of August, the morning is looking tasty. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a long 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is a moderate 214. That’s the kind of clean, long-period groundswell that could throw some nice lines, though it might be a bit straight for the beach break. Still, it’s a standout for the second week.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday, the 13th of August. The morning has a solid 7.2ft south swell with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1976, which is serious power. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the size and energy are there. This is expert territory – over 8.2ft by the afternoon. The swell direction is right on the optimum for the point, so Broad Cove could be holding some proper, heavy lines. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts, but this one has real potential.
For the rest of the second week, Thursday morning is the only time I’d make a special trip. The rest is either too small, too windy, or the swell is from the wrong angle.
Stay safe, watch for the sets, and I’ll catch you in the water.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
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37 | 108 | 199 | 177 | 356 | 320 | 295 | 239 | 234 | 181 | 105 | 133 | 58 | 29 | 86 | 216 | 240 | 208 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:12PM1.65m | 9:50AM1.49m | 9:50PM1.66m | 10:26AM1.53m | 10:28PM1.65m | 11:01AM1.57m | 11:06PM1.61m | 11:37AM1.60m | 11:47PM1.57m | 12:16PM1.62m | 00:31AM1.51m | 12:58PM1.63m | 1:20AM1.44m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM0.22m | 3:42PM0.40m | 4:14AM0.20m | 4:21PM0.37m | 4:48AM0.20m | 5:01PM0.35m | 5:22AM0.22m | 5:43PM0.34m | 5:59AM0.25m | 6:28PM0.34m | 6:38AM0.30m | 7:17PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 8 | E 8 | S 8 |
37 | 88 | 139 | 177 | 356 | 320 | 295 | 239 | 8 | 181 | 105 | 7 | 58 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 160 | 1 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 | — | E 11 |
14 | 108 | 199 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SSE 11 | — | SE 9 | E 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
— | — | 55 | 19 | — | 24 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — |
24 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 234 | 36 | 14 | 133 | 5 | 18 | 86 | 216 | 240 | 208 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 568 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 672 | 1263 | 845 | 611 | 501 | 0 | 1961 | 0 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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